Why We Dare

Welcome. Today is an important day for the campus and the over
400 student-athletes who represent this special university,
everyday, in the classroom, in the community and on the fields of
play. To every young women and man who dons the Gaucho blue and
gold, they are on a mission to win in every phase of their
lives.

That means succeeding in the classroom at one of the nation's
premier research institutions. That means winning in the community
and being a beacon of what is good about playing sports, and
showing to a little boy or girl you can grow up and become what
ever you want: a volleyball player, a doctor or teacher. It can
happen. But while they win championships, what is truly special
about these Gauchos and the coaches who dedicate their lives to
lead them, is they are winning in the game of life as well!

And it all started because of you. By financially supporting
these Gauchos, you are the spark that provides this amazing
opportunity at this incredible university.

Our annual giving program, the Gaucho Fund, is the lifeblood to
provide these opportunities. As a donor you are opening the door to
their winning drive on this campus of achievement.